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Update: Heat advisory affecting North Alabama until Saturday evening
An updated heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 1:38 p.m. in effect until 8 p.m. for Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Morgan, Marshall and Cullman counties. Mastering the heat: Weather service Guidelines for staying safe in high temperatures. Stay hydrated: Keep yourself well-hydrated...
Zoning would restrict Huntsville development to single-family homes
The Huntsville Planning Commission approved zoning that will restrict the southern part of the Greenbrier Preserve development in Limestone County to single family homes. Developers want to build 401 homes on the 94-acre site south of Swancott Road and west of Rabbit Lane. But previous zoning would allow them to build more than 1,000 townhomes, 660 apartment units and a hotel on the site that is being called Greenbrier Preserve South.
Woman dead, 5-year-old child among 3 injured after Limestone County crash
A woman was killed and three people were injured, including a 5-year-old child, following a two-vehicle wreck Thursday in Limestone County, authorities said Friday. Isenalande Senat, 29, of Athens, was taken to Athens Hospital after the 2012 Dodge Avenger she was a passenger in was struck by a 2018 Dodge Ram around 12:35 p.m. Thursday, said Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Senior Trooper Brandon Bailey.
$74 million automotive components plant opens in Limestone part of Huntsville
Michigan-based Shape Corp. on Wednesday celebrated the opening of a 202,000 square-foot plant at 5332 Endeavor Way in Southpoint Industrial Park. The $74 million plant is the company’s second facility in Limestone County. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site,...
Utility tax to fund new $65 million north Alabama zoo opposed by county leaders
Supporters of a $65 million zoo for the Huntsville area in Limestone County say recent opposition to the project is based on a misconception of how the zoo would be managed. At the June 17 meeting of the Limestone County Commission, it unanimously approved a resolution “opposing the use of taxes or fees imposed on the public to pay for construction or operation of a privately owned zoo.”
TVA, Athens Utilities help em-‘power’ nonprofits in Athens and Limestone County
ATHENS — The Tennessee Valley Authority and Athens Utilities provide the power to Limestone County residents and businesses through their electrical systems. And, the two agencies help empower local nonprofits to meet needs in Athens and Limestone County, be they arts, education, housing or others, through TVA Cares. Projects...
Weather alert issued for strong thunderstorms in North Alabama early Wednesday evening
The National Weather Service issued a report at 4:26 p.m. on Wednesday for strong thunderstorms until 5:15 p.m. for Lauderdale, Colbert, Lawrence and Limestone counties. Residents can expect wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 4:25 p.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near St....
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